How to Prosper as a Property Developer: Notes from a Building Lawyer before You need One

So you want to be a successful property developer...

Perhaps you've been engaged in projects before or perhaps this is all new to you. The main thing is, you're aiming to make a profit or earn an income from your development plans. What do you need to know?

So many challenges plague people in this space, from contracts full of holes to dishonest contractors, from impossible planning issues to selling buildings off the plan that turn out to be in danger of falling down. Who's responsible for what? And how can you protect yourself?

This book will teach you how to reduce risk, run a successful development project and protect your investments and reputation.

In her role as a building and construction lawyer, author Olivia Terziovski has met every project problem under the sun. Her book How to Prosper as a Property Developer is the first of its kind - the only book written by a lawyer for non-lawyers with tips on how to reduce risk in order to make more money for property developers and investors. Olivia shares her knowledge and experience unreservedly to help aspiring and seasoned property developers achieve greater profit from their projects.

If you are serious about being or becoming a successful property and making money from the outset, or are just looking to build, then this book is for you.

Olivia Terziovski owns and operates her own building and construction, property and planning law firm, Boutique Lawyers, located in Melbourne. She assists thousands of clients with their property development, building and construction, and planning-related issues. Her passion is to protect property developers, builders and property owners, as well as educate them about property development and building and construction matters so they can make more money from their developments and protect their assets.